ATHENS · GREECE
Acropolis of Athens
Stop 02 of 18 on Travelhour's Athens walking day
About Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, Greece, and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The word Acropolis is from Greek ἄκρον (akron) 'highest point, extremity' and πόλις (polis) 'city'. The term acropolis is generic and there are many other acropoleis in Greece. During ancient times the Acropolis of Athens was also more properly known as Cecropia (Κεκροπία), after the legendary serpent-man Cecrops, the supposed first Athenian king.
Plan your visit
Acropolis of Athens — tickets, hours & how to get there
Tickets & prices
Adult tickets from €20.00 (summer) / €10.00 (Nov–Mar), Free for under-25 EU citizens. A €30 combined ticket covers Acropolis + 6 nearby archaeological sites and is valid 5 days.
Opening hours
Summer (Apr–Oct) 08:00–20:00; Winter (Nov–Mar) 08:30–17:00 Free-entry days: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, last weekend of September, 28 October, first Sunday Nov–Mar.
How to get there
Akropoli metro station (Line 2, red) is a 5-minute walk to the south entrance. Monastiraki (Lines 1 & 3) is 10 minutes via the pedestrian street Dionysiou Areopagitou.
Best time to visit
Arrive at 08:00 opening in summer — midday temperatures on the marble regularly hit 40°C with no shade. Sunset entry (last 90 minutes) is dramatic but crowded. Allow 2–3 hours (add 1.5 hours for the Acropolis Museum).
Insider tips
- Timed-entry slots are enforced in summer — book 24 hours ahead on hhticket.gr or you queue for the walk-up window.
- Marble steps are polished slick — wear grippy shoes, not sandals.
- The south entrance (Dionysiou Areopagitou) has shorter queues than the main east entrance opposite Plaka.
Frequently asked
Acropolis of Athens — questions travellers ask
- How much are Acropolis of Athens tickets?
- Acropolis of Athens tickets: adult from €20.00 (summer) / €10.00 (Nov–Mar), child Free for under-25 EU citizens. A €30 combined ticket covers Acropolis + 6 nearby archaeological sites and is valid 5 days.
- What are Acropolis of Athens opening hours?
- Acropolis of Athens is open Summer (Apr–Oct) 08:00–20:00; Winter (Nov–Mar) 08:30–17:00. Free-entry days: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, last weekend of September, 28 October, first Sunday Nov–Mar.
- How do you get to Acropolis of Athens?
- Akropoli metro station (Line 2, red) is a 5-minute walk to the south entrance. Monastiraki (Lines 1 & 3) is 10 minutes via the pedestrian street Dionysiou Areopagitou.
- Is Acropolis of Athens worth visiting?
- Yes — The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, Greece, and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. Timed-entry slots are enforced in summer — book 24 hours ahead on hhticket.gr or you queue for the walk-up window.
- How long do you need at Acropolis of Athens?
- Allow 2–3 hours (add 1.5 hours for the Acropolis Museum) to enjoy Acropolis of Athens at a comfortable pace.
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